Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s Europe tour, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren highlighted successful dialogues with global business and institutional leaders in Spain and Sweden. The mission: to draw foreign direct investment (FDI) and establish long-term partnerships in sectors pivotal to the state’s future—renewable energy, sustainable mining, and clean technology.
Meetings were held with energy firms, policy think tanks, and sustainability-focused industries. The Scandinavian model of smart cities and green energy impressed the Jharkhand delegation, with CM Soren expressing commitment to align Jharkhand’s developmental roadmap with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 13 – Climate Action).
This initiative reflects Jharkhand’s ambition to diversify beyond coal, tapping its rich mineral base, forestry, and technological potential for a greener and more inclusive economy.
Jharkhand CM to Return from Overseas Tour
📌 Points to Remember:
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💡 Emphasis on green energy collaboration with European countries.
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🌱 Exposure to Scandinavian environmental best practices for sustainable development.
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💰 Potential increase in FDI in mining and energy sectors.
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🌐 Aligns with SDG 7, 9, and 13 to promote clean energy, innovation, and climate action.
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🏭 Framework for a post-coal economy, combining smart governance and resource efficiency.
🌐 Spain and Sweden: Why These Countries?
🇪🇸 Spain
Spain has rapidly adopted solar energy solutions, with a strong ecosystem of clean tech companies and public-private innovation clusters. Jharkhand’s interest lies in tapping into Spanish urban planning models, solar infrastructure, and climate-resilient technologies.
🇸🇪 Sweden
A global leader in renewable energy, smart city development, and green mining, Sweden offers tested strategies for carbon neutrality. CM Soren’s discussions centred around waste-to-energy projects, digital governance, and sustainable resource extraction.
📈 Implications for Jharkhand’s Economy
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Paves the way for post-coal economic planning with diversified energy sources.
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Encourages public-private partnerships (PPPs) in green infrastructure.
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Strategic positioning of Jharkhand as a global green investment hub.
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Opens doors for technological and academic exchanges with European institutions.
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Enhances environmental governance and climate risk mitigation policies.
🔗 Additional Resources
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UN SDG Goals 7, 9, and 13 (DoFollow)
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European Commission – Green Deal (DoFollow)
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Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) (Internal – DoFollow)
